The economy will rebound when...

[VCDefectors]

...people stop worrying about the economy. I am guilty as anyone here, so I know what I'm talking about.

So let's forget about the stimulus bill. It's gonna happen, so forget about it already and move on!! Let's get back to our careless spending ways. Let's go back to building houses without buyers, banks offering mortgage loans and credit cards with little to no credit checks. Let's create fun jobs out of thin air and export all of the grunt work. I miss that technical support guy from India!

And since Obama has opened up the checkbook, maybe we should too. So get out there and run up some debt! Don't be afraid!! Surely, if you can buy into the government-created myth that it's patriotic to send young people halfway around the world to fight wars on behalf of old people, then you should be able to crack open that tight wallet of yours and spend 'er up!!

[BrAinPaiNt]

The economy will rebound when...all of you send me your money. I will be sure to spend it to stimulate the economy.

[DIAF]

...people stop worrying about the economy. I am guilty as anyone here, so I know what I'm talking about.

So let's forget about the stimulus bill. It's gonna happen, so forget about it already and move on!! Let's get back to our careless spending ways. Let's go back to building houses without buyers, banks offering mortgage loans and credit cards with little to no credit checks. Let's create fun jobs out of thin air and export all of the grunt work. I miss that technical support guy from India!

And since Obama has opened up the checkbook, maybe we should too. So get out there and run up some debt! Don't be afraid!! Surely, if you can buy into the government-created myth that it's patriotic to send young people halfway around the world to fight wars on behalf of rich people, then you should be able to crack open that tight wallet of yours and spend 'er up!!

Did this really need its own thread. My sources say no.

[VCDefectors]

Did this really need its own thread. My sources say no.

Yes it was necessary, as it is the most original and thought-provoking thread this place has seen in a long time.

[BrAinPaiNt]

Yes it was necessary, as it is the most original and thought-provoking thread this place has seen in a long time.

Well...I don't care if you started this thread...but slow down with the self gratification on something that does not live up to your claims.:D

[VCDefectors]

Well...I don't care if you started this thread...but slow down with the self gratification on something that does not live up to your claims.:D

Come on now...this is the kind of thread that has the potential to change the direction of the economy. It's logic is flawless.

[Doomsday101]

...people stop worrying about the economy. I am guilty as anyone here, so I know what I'm talking about.

So let's forget about the stimulus bill. It's gonna happen, so forget about it already and move on!! Let's get back to our careless spending ways. Let's go back to building houses without buyers, banks offering mortgage loans and credit cards with little to no credit checks. Let's create fun jobs out of thin air and export all of the grunt work. I miss that technical support guy from India!

And since Obama has opened up the checkbook, maybe we should too. So get out there and run up some debt! Don't be afraid!! Surely, if you can buy into the government-created myth that it's patriotic to send young people halfway around the world to fight wars on behalf of old people, then you should be able to crack open that tight wallet of yours and spend 'er up!!

The economy will come around with or without the stimulus. The stimulus may or may not jump start it quicker but at what cost? Trying to tie this stimulus into the defense of this nation and her allies is pretty far fetched

[BrAinPaiNt]

Come on now...this is the kind of thread that has the potential to change the direction of the economy. It's logic is flawless.

Or it could be the type of thread that gets over run with LOL cats.

http://knitemare.org/cats/serious_cat.jpg

[VCDefectors]

The economy will come around with or without the stimulus. The stimulus may or may not jump start it quicker but at what cost? Trying to tie this stimulus into the defense of this nation and her allies is pretty far fetched

Actually, if you think about it, there is an important connection here. There is, for example, an underlying theme of patriotism, unifying the country around some great cause, and our government is going to lead the way. Just think of it as the War on Recession and the country of Thrift is the enemy!

To not spend and to be afraid of the financial future of this country is COMMUNISM!!

[sbark]

So.....the next words out of Obama's mouth will not be......"Its gonna get alot worse before it gets better"..."its as bad since the 30's"

------who is gonna change the script of what he says on the teleprompter??

Oil Futures down into the 30's now......Futures: prediction of demand--demand dead

Dow not too excited....

http://www.tableofwisdom.com/

*****The very thing that could save this economy--Capitalism --is under full attack on every front

The bankers getting grilled are not the target--they are just the symbols needed for the Bolchevik masses.....ala those from Ft.Meyers....

[ABQCOWBOY]

...people stop worrying about the economy. I am guilty as anyone here, so I know what I'm talking about.

So let's forget about the stimulus bill. It's gonna happen, so forget about it already and move on!! Let's get back to our careless spending ways. Let's go back to building houses without buyers, banks offering mortgage loans and credit cards with little to no credit checks. Let's create fun jobs out of thin air and export all of the grunt work. I miss that technical support guy from India!

And since Obama has opened up the checkbook, maybe we should too. So get out there and run up some debt! Don't be afraid!! Surely, if you can buy into the government-created myth that it's patriotic to send young people halfway around the world to fight wars on behalf of old people, then you should be able to crack open that tight wallet of yours and spend 'er up!!

The economy will rebound when our Grand Children finally pay of the Chinese in 2110.

[Kangaroo]

Actually, if you think about it, there is an important connection here. There is, for example, an underlying theme of patriotism, unifying the country around some great cause, and our government is going to lead the way. Just think of it as the War on Recession and the country of Thrift is the enemy!

To not spend and to be afraid of the financial future of this country is COMMUNISM!!

Why would I want to spend myself into debt ? I mean that was what got us to here in the first place ! I have enough debt; which I am still in the process of getting rid of and not trying to acquire more. Then lets not even talk with what with upcoming taxes increase the next couple years to pay off the 4 trillion dollars in debt this country is about to rack up and has no way to pay off.

So I am going to do the smart thing pay off my debt horde my cash because I am expecting inflation to skyrocket and interest rates to skyrocket.


Sorry I am going to do the smart thing not what the government wants me to do.

[Doomsday101]

Actually, if you think about it, there is an important connection here. There is, for example, an underlying theme of patriotism, unifying the country around some great cause, and our government is going to lead the way. Just think of it as the War on Recession and the country of Thrift is the enemy!

To not spend and to be afraid of the financial future of this country is COMMUNISM!!

It is not great when you know you don't have the money to do it so you just print up more worthless paper which devalues the dollar even more. I don't want the US dollar turning into the peso

[ABQCOWBOY]

Come on now...this is the kind of thread that has the potential to change the direction of the economy. It's logic is flawless.

Arthur - "Hobson, did you see that? She stole that tie. It's the perfect crime, women don't wear ties! Well, some do, so it's not a perfect crime, but it's a GOOD crime"

Hobson - "Yes, if she'd murdered the tie it would be a perfect crime"

[Hostile]

Just don't spend your money on Dallas Cowboys merchandise. That way you can simultaneously save the nation, get Jerry fired, and go broke personally.

They call that the hat trick. You'll be really living.

[iceberg]

The economy will rebound when...all of you send me your money. I will be sure to spend it to stimulate the economy.

ALL YOUR MONIES ARE BELONG TO US!!!

[VCDefectors]

Why would I want to spend myself into debt ? I mean that was what got us to here in the first place ! I have enough debt; which I am still in the process of getting rid of and not trying to acquire more. Then lets not even talk with what with upcoming taxes increase the next couple years to pay off the 4 trillion dollars in debt this country is about to rack up and has no way to pay off.

So I am going to do the smart thing pay off my debt horde my cash because I am expecting inflation to skyrocket and interest rates to skyrocket.


Sorry I am going to do the smart thing not what the government wants me to do.

Since the U.S. Government has declared a War on the recession, and winning this war requires spending, what you are proposing here amounts to a communist agenda. Do you not love this great nation of ours? Then why wouldn't you do the patriotic thing and go do some frivolous shopping? I just don't understand!!

[VCDefectors]

It is not great when you know you don't have the money to do it so you just print up more worthless paper which devalues the dollar even more. I don't want the US dollar turning into the peso

I know you are scared, but you have nothing to fear but fear itself! Everything will be all right. Besides, you owe it to yourself to do something frivolous.

[Dallas]

What an oddball thread. I am sorry but burying your head in the sand is NOT going to fix a blasted thing.

You keep smoking that rope though. Carry on. :D


Edit:

I forgot my...

LOLLER at this thread.

[Rogah]

...people stop worrying about the economy. I am guilty as anyone here, so I know what I'm talking about. Lord-a-mercy, VCD has a point here I have argued several times and agree with..!!

So much of any "bad economy" comes from all the worrying. In many ways it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

[DaBoys4Life]

...people stop worrying about the economy. I am guilty as anyone here, so I know what I'm talking about.

So let's forget about the stimulus bill. It's gonna happen, so forget about it already and move on!! Let's get back to our careless spending ways. Let's go back to building houses without buyers, banks offering mortgage loans and credit cards with little to no credit checks. Let's create fun jobs out of thin air and export all of the grunt work. I miss that technical support guy from India!

And since Obama has opened up the checkbook, maybe we should too. So get out there and run up some debt! Don't be afraid!! Surely, if you can buy into the government-created myth that it's patriotic to send young people halfway around the world to fight wars on behalf of old people, then you should be able to crack open that tight wallet of yours and spend 'er up!!

I think it's funny how you were complaining about stupid threads being made then you drop this gem.

[ABQCOWBOY]

I know you are scared, but you have nothing to fear but fear itself! Everything will be all right. Besides, you owe it to yourself to do something frivolous.

Have you ever read Walter Eucken's theories on how to manipulate an economy? It's really a very interesting read.

[ninja]

What do you expect from someone who thinks those who dodged the draft are the real war heroes?

Out of curiousity, what on God's earth do you do for living?

What college did you go to?

[DaBoys4Life]

ALL YOUR MONIES ARE BELONG TO US!!!

:muttley:

[VCDefectors]

Have you ever read Walter Eucken's theories on how to manipulate an economy? It's really a very interesting read.

Yes, I have read a few things about this cat. His school of thought is Ordoliberalism, which happens to approximate how many economies are managed in the world today.

[VCDefectors]

What do you expect from someone who thinks those who dodged the draft are the real war heroes?

Out of curiousity, what on God's earth do you do for living?

What college did you go to?

I am a health economist (basically structuring economic legislation for health care). I graduated from MIT.

[ninja]

I am a health economist (basically structuring economic legislation for health care). I graduated from MIT.

Health economist? Is that a fancy word for lobbyist? So, when do I get my "free" healthcare from you and Obama?

[burmafrd]

Never had a whole lot of respect for so called highly educated types. Got that early on when I was in college and realized that several of my professors might have been smart in one area but were really STUPID in others and had the common sense of a radish. Over the years that has just been reinforced.

[MetalHead]

Never had a whole lot of respect for so called highly educated types. Got that early on when I was in college and realized that several of my professors might have been smart in one area but were really STUPID in others and had the common sense of a radish. Over the years that has just been reinforced.

Agreed.

[dback]

Never had a whole lot of respect for so called highly educated types. Got that early on when I was in college and realized that several of my professors might have been smart in one area but were really STUPID in others and had the common sense of a radish. Over the years that has just been reinforced.

Isn't that the truth

[Kangaroo]

Since the U.S. Government has declared a War on the recession, and winning this war requires spending, what you are proposing here amounts to a communist agenda. Do you not love this great nation of ours? Then why wouldn't you do the patriotic thing and go do some frivolous shopping? I just don't understand!!

Please I dedicated my life to this country when I was 17 an enlisted in the Military yes you are reading that correctly I served at the age of 17. That is a sacrifice you will never understand so I have dome my patriotic duty.


The President did not declare war on the rescission he declared war on my pocket book.

What I am proposing is what people should do and should have been doing all along not overspending beyond their means. Keep debt low save money and spend smartly and this economy would still be intact and would have maintained a steady growth.

[Cajuncowboy]

...people stop worrying about the economy. I am guilty as anyone here, so I know what I'm talking about.

So let's forget about the stimulus bill. It's gonna happen, so forget about it already and move on!! Let's get back to our careless spending ways. Let's go back to building houses without buyers, banks offering mortgage loans and credit cards with little to no credit checks. Let's create fun jobs out of thin air and export all of the grunt work. I miss that technical support guy from India!

And since Obama has opened up the checkbook, maybe we should too. So get out there and run up some debt! Don't be afraid!! Surely, if you can buy into the government-created myth that it's patriotic to send young people halfway around the world to fight wars on behalf of old people, then you should be able to crack open that tight wallet of yours and spend 'er up!!

Why didn't this philosophy fly during the election?????

[Kangaroo]

Why didn't this philosophy fly during the election?????


See what I haven't figured out is if VC is being sarcastic or not then again who knows with him

VC can you give me a smiley or a wink to let me know which one

[VCDefectors]

Please I dedicated my life to this country when I was 17 an enlisted in the Military yes you are reading that correctly I served at the age of 17. That is a sacrifice you will never understand so I have dome my patriotic duty.

Imagine going to a restaurant and having a fine meal. Just when you are ready to pay the check and leave a hefty tip, some 17 year old comes up to you and starts yammering about how hard they work and that you would never understand what it's like to be a cook or busboy. That's what it is like around here sometimes. As a paying customer, I always try to leave a good tip, but it's hard being generous when the host is giving you an attitude. Do you get what I'm saying?

[DIAF]

Imagine going to a restaurant and having a fine meal. Just when you are ready to pay the check and leave a hefty tip, some 17 year old comes up to you and starts yammering about how hard they work and that you would never understand what it's like to be a cook or busboy. That's what it is like around here sometimes. As a paying customer, I always try to leave a good tip, but it's hard being generous when the host is giving you an attitude. Do you get what I'm saying?

Well, you could always get up and leave.

>.>

[MetalHead]

Please I dedicated my life to this country when I was 17 an enlisted in the Military yes you are reading that correctly I served at the age of 17. That is a sacrifice you will never understand so I have dome my patriotic duty.


The President did not declare war on the rescission he declared war on my pocket book.

What I am proposing is what people should do and should have been doing all along not overspending beyond their means. Keep debt low save money and spend smartly and this economy would still be intact and would have maintained a steady growth.

Absolutely.

[MetalHead]

Imagine going to a restaurant and having a fine meal. Just when you are ready to pay the check and leave a hefty tip, some 17 year old comes up to you and starts yammering about how hard they work and that you would never understand what it's like to be a cook or busboy. That's what it is like around here sometimes. As a paying customer, I always try to leave a good tip, but it's hard being generous when the host is giving you an attitude. Do you get what I'm saying?

MIT my a**

[CowboyMcCoy]

When....Obamanomics goes into full effect.

[burmafrd]

Don't let the door hit your *** on the way out then VC.

[Kangaroo]

Imagine going to a restaurant and having a fine meal. Just when you are ready to pay the check and leave a hefty tip, some 17 year old comes up to you and starts yammering about how hard they work and that you would never understand what it's like to be a cook or busboy. That's what it is like around here sometimes. As a paying customer, I always try to leave a good tip, but it's hard being generous when the host is giving you an attitude. Do you get what I'm saying?

Facts are facts and you will never understand what being a solider is and what it means. You do not understand the sacrifices that comes with being a soldier.

In fact there is always an instant bond when guys find out they served does not matter the branch despite the rivalry amongst the different branches there is this instant bond of respect and a kind of instant comradery is a way to describe it.

It is what it is !

[Cajuncowboy]

Facts are facts and you will never understand what being a solider is and what it means. You do not understand the sacrifices that comes with being a soldier.

In fact there is always an instant bond when guys find out they served does not matter the branch despite the rivalry amongst the different branches there is this instant bond of respect and a kind of instant comradery is a way to describe it.

It is what it is !

Forget it. This is a guy whose heroes are draft dodgers. You will get nowhere with him. He is what I call a parasitic citizen. He enjoys the benefits of the sacrifices of others but is unwilling to do the same to maintain them. And wost yet, is unwilling to give them their due for protecting those benefits for him.

[MetalHead]

Forget it. This is a guy whose heroes are draft dodgers. You will get nowhere with him. He is what I call a parasitic citizen. He enjoys the benefits of the sacrifices of others but is unwilling to do the same to maintain them. And wost yet, is unwilling to give them their due for protecting those benefits for him.

I wish VCD had a country.
I would invade it in a second.

[DIAF]

I wish VCD had a country.
I would invade it in a second.

And waterboard him.

[VCDefectors]

Forget it. This is a guy whose heroes are draft dodgers. You will get nowhere with him. He is what I call a parasitic citizen. He enjoys the benefits of the sacrifices of others but is unwilling to do the same to maintain them. And wost yet, is unwilling to give them their due for protecting those benefits for him.

Actually, it's people like me (taxpayers) who make military services possible. The military doesn't exactly pay for itself. So I'm not exactly sure what 'due' you are referring to.

[Cajuncowboy]

Actually, it's people like me (taxpayers) who make military services possible. The military doesn't exactly pay for itself. So I'm not exactly sure what 'due' you are referring to.

Wait, so you are saying that because you are forced to pay taxes, you don't owe any kind of courtesy to those who died to give you your rights or protect them?

That is the single most arrogant and ignorant thing I have seen on this board. And believe me, I've seen some doosies.

If you think your taxes can ever repay for even one life laid down, for even one arm that was amputated, or one leg that was blown off, you are a bafoon.

[VCDefectors]

Wait, so you are saying that because you are forced to pay taxes, you don't owe any kind of courtesy to those who died to give you your rights or protect them?

That is the single most arrogant and ignorant thing I have seen on this board. And believe me, I've seen some doosies.

If you think your taxes can ever repay for even one life laid down, for even one arm that was amputated, or one leg that was blown off, you are a bafoon.

Hey, I didn't design the system! Why are you jumping on me?

That just happens to be the way it is. You see, in a capitalist democracy, when services are provided, a paycheck is provided. There is nothing written in the law books about some moral retribution.

[peplaw06]

I graduated from MIT.:muttley:

To not spend and to be afraid of the financial future of this country is COMMUNISM!!:laugh2:

Imagine going to a restaurant and having a fine meal. Just when you are ready to pay the check and leave a hefty tip, some 17 year old comes up to you and starts yammering about how hard they work and that you would never understand what it's like to be a cook or busboy. That's what it is like around here sometimes. As a paying customer, I always try to leave a good tip, but it's hard being generous when the host is giving you an attitude. Do you get what I'm saying?:laugh1:

Since the U.S. Government has declared a War on the recession, and winning this war requires spending, what you are proposing here amounts to a communist agenda. Do you not love this great nation of ours? Then why wouldn't you do the patriotic thing and go do some frivolous shopping? I just don't understand!!:lmao:

Actually, it's people like me (taxpayers) who make military services possible. The military doesn't exactly pay for itself. So I'm not exactly sure what 'due' you are referring to.:lmao2:

[burmafrd]

I freely admit I was wrong about VC.



































I said his posts could not get any dumber.

















Oh well.

[iceberg]

Hey, I didn't design the system! Why are you jumping on me?

cause you put a target on your arse that says JUMP HERE.

one day i hope to god you get tired of being pathetic.

[theogt]

Never had a whole lot of respect for so called highly educated types. Got that early on when I was in college and realized that several of my professors might have been smart in one area but were really STUPID in others and had the common sense of a radish. Over the years that has just been reinforced.Smart peoples are scaaaaaarrrrrrry.

[burmafrd]

Yep. I remember when Jimmy Carter was about to be inaugurated and so many idiots were talking about how smart he was and that it would be such a great improvement over that Dummy Ford.

[iceberg]

Smart peoples are scaaaaaarrrrrrry.

well from what i can tell you won't understand them, so you shouldn't be scared long.

[MetalHead]

Actually, it's people like me (taxpayers) who make military services possible. The military doesn't exactly pay for itself. So I'm not exactly sure what 'due' you are referring to.

Actually,it's people like me,who manned a post and defended something let dummies like you say anything.
We were here first...You exist because we exist.

[MetalHead]

Smart peoples are scaaaaaarrrrrrry.

Smart will not post here.

[JBond]

Actually, if you think about it, there is an important connection here. There is, for example, an underlying theme of patriotism, unifying the country around some great cause, and our government is going to lead the way. Just think of it as the War on Recession and the country of Thrift is the enemy!

To not spend and to be afraid of the financial future of this country is COMMUNISM!!

That sounds more like Hitler and Nationalism. He talked down the economy just like Obama. In fact he started doing so in gay bars. Hmmm...

[JBond]

Yep. I remember when Jimmy Carter was about to be inaugurated and so many idiots were talking about how smart he was and that it would be such a great improvement over that Dummy Ford.

Jimmy Carter is being sued for his crappy habitat for humanity homes he built on landfills. People are getting very sick in Florida from homes he and a bunch of Hollywood elites built there. These homes were only 4 years old.

[Cajuncowboy]

Hey, I didn't design the system! Why are you jumping on me?

That just happens to be the way it is. You see, in a capitalist democracy, when services are provided, a paycheck is provided. There is nothing written in the law books about some moral retribution.

As I said before, there's no talking to or trying to make sense to anyone whose heroes are draft dodgers and traitors. Oh and I will spare you the enormous difficult task of your moral retribution by saying, "Your Welcome."


I will never understand how some people can be so freakin' stupid.

[VCDefectors]

As I said before, there's no talking to or trying to make sense to anyone whose heroes are draft dodgers and traitors. Oh and I will spare you the enormous difficult task of your moral retribution by saying, "Your Welcome."


I will never understand how some people can be so freakin' stupid.

You don't have to agree with me Cajun, and you don't have to take it personal.

Tell you what. You can go ahead and call me stupid for passing on the military soup. I can live with that. And I can also give you credit for being honest with me about how you feel.

No hard feelings.

[Cajuncowboy]

You don't have to agree with me Cajun, and you don't have to take it personal.

Tell you what. You can go ahead and call me stupid for passing on the military soup. I can live with that. And I can also give you credit for being honest with me about how you feel.

No hard feelings.

VC, here's the thing with me and the military. I served. Others here served. Many friends and family served. Of those people some never came back. The point is that those that died, while they obviously would rather had not, they were willing to sacrifice for our freedom. Now whether you want to call it "soup" or koolaid or whatever, the bottom line is they protected your right to voice your views. They would not condemn you for your views, but they would for your lack of respect for their sacrifice for giving it to you.

We will agree to disagree, that's fine. But I will still never understand why you can' at least be appreciative to those that gave that right to you.

[ABQCOWBOY]

Yes, I have read a few things about this cat. His school of thought is Ordoliberalism, which happens to approximate how many economies are managed in the world today.


More to the point, in application, much of what I see going on today mimics his beliefs. Germany, 34-36 is a very interesting study.

[zrinkill]

I am a health economist (basically structuring economic legislation for health care). I graduated from MIT.

This guy is all over the place.

His profile says he is 24 years old.

He has said he graduated High School in the 80's

He has said in the past that he has 2 kids.

He has stated in the past that he graduated from Boise State.

Man ....... the BS train keeps on rolling

[CowboyMcCoy]

VC, good post. That's the old boot-strap philosophy Americans are so well known for.

[VCDefectors]

VC, here's the thing with me and the military. I served. Others here served. Many friends and family served. Of those people some never came back. The point is that those that died, while they obviously would rather had not, they were willing to sacrifice for our freedom. Now whether you want to call it "soup" or koolaid or whatever, the bottom line is they protected your right to voice your views. They would not condemn you for your views, but they would for your lack of respect for their sacrifice for giving it to you.

We will agree to disagree, that's fine. But I will still never understand why you can' at least be appreciative to those that gave that right to you.

Cajun, this was a very good post and it points to things I haven't considered before. I will listen to your advice here, as you have at least shown me some decency and respect. Thanks again.

[VCDefectors]

VC, good post. That's the old boot-strap philosophy Americans are so well known for.

Thank you. And I do enjoy reading your posts as well. You are a gifted poster. I hope others appreciate your efforts as well.

[Rogah]

Actually, it's people like me (taxpayers) who make military services possible. The military doesn't exactly pay for itself. So I'm not exactly sure what 'due' you are referring to.
That just happens to be the way it is. You see, in a capitalist democracy, when services are provided, a paycheck is provided. There is nothing written in the law books about some moral retribution.Hey VCD... if you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a serviceman.

[BrAinPaiNt]

This guy is all over the place.

His profile says he is 24 years old.

He has said he graduated High School in the 80's

He has said in the past that he has 2 kids.

He has stated in the past that he graduated from Boise State.

Man ....... the BS train keeps on rolling

http://i1.iofferphoto.com/img/item/318/840/61/o_SYBIL.jpg

[VCDefectors]

http://i1.iofferphoto.com/img/item/318/840/61/o_SYBIL.jpg

Now that's not very nice.

I have already stated that when I registered on this site, I did not give my real age, as I do what a lot of people do when they sign up, just scroll through the categories and not pay much attention.

I did receive my BA in economics from Boise State, and my MS in economics from MIT.

I have a wife and 2 kids.

Man, I'm surprised that the moderators around here allow the personal attacks and invasion of privacy the way they do. It would be nice if people stop invokingthose things in these threads. Some things should be off limits.

[notherbob]

Why would I want to spend myself into debt ? I mean that was what got us to here in the first place ! I have enough debt; which I am still in the process of getting rid of and not trying to acquire more. Then lets not even talk with what with upcoming taxes increase the next couple years to pay off the 4 trillion dollars in debt this country is about to rack up and has no way to pay off.

So I am going to do the smart thing pay off my debt horde my cash because I am expecting inflation to skyrocket and interest rates to skyrocket.Sorry I am going to do the smart thing not what the government wants me to do.

I agree with paying off your debts and getting solvent but I don't agree with hoarding cash going into an inflationary spiral because that is exactly what loses value. Your life savings and hoarded cash diminish greatly in value and won't buy nearly as much. What increases in value is goods because they increase in price. I think it makes more sense to invest in durable goods that you will need before the inflation sets in and at reasonable prices so you will have them and not have to pay the inflated rates. Since you will be making inflated wages in an inflationary environment, you can hang on to more of it longer and ward off the effects of inflation a little bit longer. It gives you some staying power.

Just a thought.

[Hoofbite]

Now that's not very nice.

I have already stated that when I registered on this site, I did not give my real age, as I do what a lot of people do when they sign up, just scroll through the categories and not pay much attention.

I did receive my BA in economics from Boise State, and my MS in economics from MIT.

I have a wife and 2 kids.

Man, I'm surprised that the moderators around here allow the personal attacks and invasion of privacy the way they do. It would be nice if people stop invokingthose things in these threads. Some things should be off limits.

I don't think offering up a life story constitutes an invasion of privacy.

[Yoshimitsu]

Yeah guys lets get happy and lets not worry about Obamas Stimulus plan which adds on to the nation debt and destroys our currency. We have nothing to worry about.:rolleyes:

[Garland powerplay]

while we're at it lets outsource american jobs to water down society like the third world countries who are taking them.

[MetalHead]

Yeah guys lets get happy and lets not worry about Obamas Stimulus plan which adds on to the nation debt and destroys our currency. We have nothing to worry about.:rolleyes:

Now we are talking,Pei Mei...:bow:

[MetalHead]

Now that's not very nice.

I have already stated that when I registered on this site, I did not give my real age, as I do what a lot of people do when they sign up, just scroll through the categories and not pay much attention.

I did receive my BA in economics from Boise State, and my MS in economics from MIT.

I have a wife and 2 kids.

Man, I'm surprised that the moderators around here allow the personal attacks and invasion of privacy the way they do. It would be nice if people stop invokingthose things in these threads. Some things should be off limits.

Keep talking...I'm close to pinpointing your exact location.

[Kangaroo]

I agree with paying off your debts and getting solvent but I don't agree with hoarding cash going into an inflationary spiral because that is exactly what loses value. Your life savings and hoarded cash diminish greatly in value and won't buy nearly as much. What increases in value is goods because they increase in price. I think it makes more sense to invest in durable goods that you will need before the inflation sets in and at reasonable prices so you will have them and not have to pay the inflated rates. Since you will be making inflated wages in an inflationary environment, you can hang on to more of it longer and ward off the effects of inflation a little bit longer. It gives you some staying power.

Just a thought.


What goods food would be the one thing; can really store super large quantities of gas; I mean you can store quite a bit if you own a large piece of land.

Those are going to be the main items; food and power.

Gold but it is already hit being over valued at $920 ounce and I would not be suprised if it sky rockets to even higher levels.

[peplaw06]

I graduated from MIT.:muttley:



Man, I'm surprised that the moderators around here allow the personal attacks and invasion of privacy the way they do. It would be nice if people stop invokingthose things in these threads. Some things should be off limits.:lmao2::lmao::lmao2:

[DIAF]

VC's posting is very strange. One second he's going off the deep end, and another he's saying "You make a very good point dear sir. I will consider this point of view and feel that you have enlightened me".

I think he's doing it because he's scared of becoming a joke poster. Which he kinda already is.

[MetalHead]

VC's posting is very strange. One second he's going off the deep end, and another he's saying "You make a very good point dear sir. I will consider this point of view and feel that you have enlightened me".

I think he's doing it because he's scared of becoming a joke poster. Which he kinda already is.

Kinda?

[zrinkill]

:muttley:

:lmao2::lmao::lmao2:

Do not laugh ....... he graduated summa cum laude from MIT....... just ask him


I think his real name is Tony Stark

[MetalHead]

Do not laugh ....... he graduated summa cum laude from MIT....... just ask him


I think his real name is Tony Stark

How about Benedict Arnold?

[BrAinPaiNt]

Now that's not very nice.

I have already stated that when I registered on this site, I did not give my real age, as I do what a lot of people do when they sign up, just scroll through the categories and not pay much attention.

I did receive my BA in economics from Boise State, and my MS in economics from MIT.

I have a wife and 2 kids.

Man, I'm surprised that the moderators around here allow the personal attacks and invasion of privacy the way they do. It would be nice if people stop invokingthose things in these threads. Some things should be off limits.

I would advise you to read the rules when question how the mods, moderate this board.

Secondly you should be happy with how we moderate because we could just as easily be tired of you trolling and since we have discretion to ban trolls...kind of get the picture here?

[iceberg]

I would advise you to read the rules when question how the mods, moderate this board.

Secondly you should be happy with how we moderate because we could just as easily be tired of you trolling and since we have discretion to ban trolls...kind of get the picture here?

bp - i'd hug a monkey of your choice if you'd just pull the plug now.

[CowboyMcCoy]

Do not laugh ....... he graduated summa cum laude from MIT....... just ask him


I think his real name is Tony Stark

And you? ITT Tech?
:lmao:

[zrinkill]

And you? ITT Tech?

Hey look ....... Its benny again.

[DIAF]

I would advise you to read the rules when question how the mods, moderate this board.

Secondly you should be happy with how we moderate because we could just as easily be tired of you trolling and since we have discretion to ban trolls...kind of get the picture here?

On most boards I frequent, backseat-modding is a permaban. Just sayin'.

[theogt]

On most boards I frequent, backseat-modding is a permaban. Just sayin'.Isn't that kind of what you're doing here?

[DIAF]

Isn't that kind of what you're doing here?

hahaha, nice try.

[Rogah]

And you? ITT Tech?
:lmao:Is there something you feel is shameful or embarrassing about people who have graduated from ITT Tech and embarked on careers in that field?

[Rogah]

On most boards I frequent, backseat-modding is a permaban. Just sayin'.I have never seen a board where "backseat moddin'" results in a permaban. Which is probably good for you considering that is kinda what you have just done in your post quoted above :D

[Rowdy]

bp - i'd hug a monkey of your choice if you'd just pull the plug now.

Hug this lil cutie...

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3426/981136ql8.jpg

[iceberg]

Hug this lil cutie...

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3426/981136ql8.jpg

the very day the toll is banned. : )

[DIAF]

I have never seen a board where "backseat moddin'" results in a permaban. Which is probably good for you considering that is kinda what you have just done in your post quoted above :D

so if I backseat-modded, did you just backseat-backseat-mod me by suggesting I did something that would be ban-worthy by suggesting something that would be ban-worthy?

[Rogah]

so if I backseat-modded, did you just backseat-backseat-mod me by suggesting I did something that would be ban-worthy by suggesting something that would be ban-worthy?I think one could argue we are both backseat modding. But keep in mind you're the one who has said "On most boards I frequent, backseat modding is a permaban" whereas I disagree with that statement.

I don't think your actions are permaban worthy, even though you think they are "on most boards".

[ninja]

I did receive my BA in economics from Boise State, and my MS in economics from MIT.


I assume you also wrote a thesis for your master's degree. What was your thesis title? Just curious.

[VCDefectors]

I would advise you to read the rules when question how the mods, moderate this board.

Secondly you should be happy with how we moderate because we could just as easily be tired of you trolling and since we have discretion to ban trolls...kind of get the picture here?

I don't mean to overstep boundaries here. And I'm sorry that you feel that I am trolling. But at least you have given me some benefit of the doubt and that's more than I should be asking for, right?

For the record, I know that my political and economic views are considered radical by many here. I do believe that this and quirky sense of humor have been taken the wrong way. So I will have to work on that.

[VCDefectors]

I assume you also wrote a thesis for your master's degree. What was your thesis title? Just curious.

I'm sorry, but I just can't divulge any more personal information than what I have given you. That is just getting a little too personal for my comfort zone. I hope you understand.

[iceberg]

I'm sorry, but I just can't divulge any more personal information than what I have given you. That is just getting a little too personal for my comfort zone. I hope you understand.

ie - i'm sorry. i can't make up more lies cause you're already paying attention to what i've said and using it against me. no sense in me giving you "ammo" against me.

that's what he really said.

[JBond]

Surely, if you can buy into the government-created myth that it's patriotic to send young people halfway around the world to fight wars on behalf of old people, then you should be able to crack open that tight wallet of yours and spend 'er up!!

Flawless logic? :lmao2:

[JBond]

Since the U.S. Government has declared a War on the recession, and winning this war requires spending, what you are proposing here amounts to a communist agenda. Do you not love this great nation of ours? Then why wouldn't you do the patriotic thing and go do some frivolous shopping? I just don't understand!!

More flawless thinking?:lmao2:

[CowboyMcCoy]

:muttley:

:lmao2::lmao::lmao2:

Have you ever met anyone from MIT? Sure you have to have a high IQ, but you also have to be very quirky.

[JBond]

I'm sorry, but I just can't divulge any more personal information than what I have given you. That is just getting a little too personal for my comfort zone. I hope you understand.

of course, we understand......:lmao2:

Man up. You talk a lot of crap, and can't back it up. We know exactly who you are. A liberal.

[Rogah]

Have you ever met anyone from MIT? Sure you have to have a high IQ, but you also have to be very quirky.Hey, for what it's worth, I went to Harvard.

It's true..!! One night I went to Harvard and met some friends there and we went out into Cambridge. I haven't been back since :D

[CowboyMcCoy]

Hey, for what it's worth, I went to Harvard.

It's true..!! One night I went to Harvard and met some friends there and we went out into Cambridge. I haven't been back since :D

:laugh2:

[peplaw06]

Have you ever met anyone from MIT? Sure you have to have a high IQ, but you also have to be very quirky.

So it's quirky to post information about yourself online, then when people reference said information, accuse them of invading your privacy?

My thesaurus doesn't have stupid listed as a synonym for quirky.

[DIAF]

I think one could argue we are both backseat modding. But keep in mind you're the one who has said "On most boards I frequent, backseat modding is a permaban" whereas I disagree with that statement.

I don't think your actions are permaban worthy, even though you think they are "on most boards".

You realize that post was a joke, right?

[CowboyMcCoy]

So it's quirky to post information about yourself online, then when people reference said information, accuse them of invading your privacy?

My thesaurus doesn't have stupid listed as a synonym for quirky.

Well... is your thesaurus broken?

[ScipioCowboy]

Well... is your thesaurus broken?

Better question: What thesaurus are you using?:D

[ScipioCowboy]

I think one could argue we are both backseat modding. But keep in mind you're the one who has said "On most boards I frequent, backseat modding is a permaban" whereas I disagree with that statement.

I don't think your actions are permaban worthy, even though you think they are "on most boards".

I don't want to be a backseat moderator, but I have little choice; BP won't let me ride up front. He keeps saying something about the "***** seat."

[CowboyMcCoy]

Better question: What thesaurus are you using?:D


It says Texas A&M on the front.

[ScipioCowboy]

It says Texas A&M on the front.

My wife graduated from A&M; consequently, I am prohibited from criticizing the Aggies.:D

[CowboyMcCoy]

My wife graduated from A&M; consequently, I am prohibited from criticizing the Aggies.:D

Hey, she's not my wife. :D

[Rogah]

You realize that post was a joke, right?Yes, that was my impression and I know my posts on this matter were not meant to be taken terribly seriously. I don't think I would make be good at "backseat modding" because I am too permissive.